Messi statue sets world record.

A 26-meter-tall statue of Lionel Messi has just been unveiled in Neuquen, Argentina, becoming the world's tallest structure dedicated to the 2022 World Cup champion.

The 26-meter-tall statue depicts Messi lifting the 2022 World Cup trophy in Neuquén, Argentina.

Lionel Messi has reached another significant milestone in his career, this time not on the football field. In Neuquen, Argentina, a 26-meter-tall statue dedicated to the Argentine national team captain has been unveiled, surpassing the 21-meter-tall structure in India to become the tallest Messi statue in the world , according to AS .

The artwork was created under the direction of local artist Aldo Beroisa. Located alongside Highway 22 and Manuel Savio Road, at kilometer 1332, one of the main routes into the Neuquen area, this location makes the statue a readily recognizable landmark for both locals and tourists visiting the province.

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The statue depicts Messi in his Argentina national team jersey, holding aloft the World Cup trophy that he and his teammates won in Qatar in 2022. This image is clearly symbolic: Messi is not only a great player in Argentine football, but also a figure associated with the team's greatest historical moment in decades.

Structurally, the statue has a steel base and a concrete outer layer. The total weight of the statue is 70 tons. At 26 meters tall, it is the largest image ever created to honor Messi.

The unveiling of the statue is not only a tribute to a football icon. The authorities and the project implementers also hope that the monument will contribute to boosting tourism in Neuquén, attracting Messi fans to visit the area.

In a career already filled with titles and records, Messi now has another icon off the pitch. It's a monumental achievement, but it also reflects the stature he has left in the hearts of Argentinians after winning the 2022 World Cup.

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